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St. Catharines father joins battle against overdose crisis after loss of son

St. Catharines father joins battle against overdose crisis after loss of son

On June 11, 2021, Jacob died of a drug overdose, believed to be caused by fentanyl laced into the Xanax that he was taking
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City of Thorold offers outdoor cinema three times this summer

City of Thorold offers outdoor cinema three times this summer

Movie In The Park could be a good way to ease into going to the cinema in the fall
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Brock opens for virtual choir auditions

Brock opens for virtual choir auditions

Auditions will be running online throughout the summer for two ensembles: University Choir and Sora Singers
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Niagara River Lions to return to Meridian Centre starting July 17

Niagara River Lions to return to Meridian Centre starting July 17

Season ticket holders will have exclusive access for this Saturday’s game versus the Hamilton Honey Badgers
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COVID-19: 3 new cases, 10 recoveries in Niagara today

COVID-19: 3 new cases, 10 recoveries in Niagara today

Death toll has remained stable all week – 48 percent of Niagara residents are now fully vaccinated
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ONTARIO: Fully vaccinated people won't need COVID tests to enter long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Fully vaccinated people won't need COVID tests to enter long-term care homes

Change takes effect on Friday
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BEYOND LOCAL: Four ways companies can avoid post-pandemic employee turnover

BEYOND LOCAL: Four ways companies can avoid post-pandemic employee turnover

Some workers, irritated that their employers didn’t trust their work habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, may be thinking of jumping ship once the crisis passes. Here’s how organizations can build morale and stop valued employees from leaving
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Poverty, social issues in downtown Thorold on the radar at library talk

Poverty, social issues in downtown Thorold on the radar at library talk

Local pastor says he met a eight-year-old boy who was left alone at a downtown parking lot as his dad went to buy drugs
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Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Seize the day
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OPINION: Theatre, live music and other performing arts should be a priority in COVID-19 reopening plans

OPINION: Theatre, live music and other performing arts should be a priority in COVID-19 reopening plans

Prof asks, why are Ontario reopening rules treating live arts like a luxury instead of something critical?
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